my friend could be dying in the hospital on a friday night and my parents would still not let me see them
title is a bit exaggerated lmaoo but genuinely that’s what ts feels like.
i’m 20 years old and just moved back into my parents house after living on-campus at my university for 2 years. they expect me to fall right back into their “household rules” of keeping the sabbath. this means no going out on fridays after sunset even if i’m not doing anything particularly crazy. tn i just wanted to go to the store with my friend, i told them i wasn’t buying anything & just wanted to spend time with her before she leaves for vacay in 2 days. they immediately said no.
i can’t work on friday nights or saturdays and i honor that even if it means losing money that i def need. i’m forced to go to church at least 2 times a month and when i don’t go i have to be out of bed, in the living room, watching virtual church. but the thing that frustrates me most is it’s a double standard. BOTH of them have worked on saturdays and have gone to brunches, dinners, and other activities during the sabbath hours. they are literally going to an event tomorrow during sabbath like what!! if they can make exceptions for themselves why is it a huge issue when it comes to me??
they make me feel like i’m not only disrespecting God but also disrespecting THEM for even considering going out on a friday night/saturday.
and it’s like bro how much longer do i have to put up with ts like seriously. its been this way my whole life and after getting a taste of college freedom I CAN’T continue to live like this. i’m miserable in this house. obviously can’t afford to move out in this economy and my parents still treat me like a damn child. they just can’t accept that i have free will. i literally don’t know what to do.